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byTheSnakeMan
Sep 09 2025, 3:19 AM | Updated Nov 3, 2025 7:46 PM
B.Ichi
Manga, 4 vol, 2001 Me:- Author:-
Several characters are named after musicians and bands:

Emine=Eminem
Tool=Band of the same name
Rage Agei=Rage Against the Machine
Lin Kinpar and Apple Shinoda=Linkin Park and vocalist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda
Rodigy=The Prodigy
BAMBi
Manga, 6 vol, 1997 Me:- Author:8
The main character is named after "Who Killed Bambi?" by Sex Pistols
The main antagonist Gabba King is based on Elvis Presley, who was nicknamed "The King"
Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin
Manga, 27 vol, 1987 Me:- Author:-
Many characters, spells and locations:

Dark Schneider=Udo Dirkschneider of Accept
Lars Ulu Metallicana=Metallica and drummer Lars Ulrich
Kai Harn=Kai Hansen
Di-Amon=King Diamond (also his appearance)
Bleach
Manga, 74 vol, 2001 Me:- Author:-
Several characters have "official theme songs"

Ichigo: Bad Religion-News From The Front
Rukia: Ashley Macisaac-Wing Stock
Orihime: Elsa-Ten Vas Pas
Chad: The Helicopters-No Song Unheard
Uryu: Radiohead-Idioteque
Renji: HAZU (featuring ILL BOSTINO)-Norainu (Stray Dog)
more info: https://www.reddit.com/r/bleach/comments/nw12lp/official_character_theme_songs_by_tite_kubo/

The series title may be a reference to the Nirvana album of the same name
Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou
Manga, 17 vol, 2000 Me:- Author:-
Several chapters and episodes get their titles from famous songs and movies
Devilman Mokushiroku: Strange Days
Manga, 1 vol, 2005 Me:- Author:-
Some chapter titles are song names
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 1: Phantom Blood
Manga, 5 vol, 1986 Me:- Author:-
Most of the characters in the first three parts, as well as part 7 are named after bands, singers, songs, etc.

Most of the stands starting with Cream in part 3 are named after bands, songs, etc.
Kinnikuman
Manga, ? vol, 1979 Me:- Author:-
The character Skyman is named after the Jigsaw song Sky High
The english version of the Nisei/Ultimate Muscle manga features a character named Korn, possibly referencing the band of the same name
Ultimate Muscle's Beetlebomb's voice is based on Ringo Starr of The Beatles.
Ultimate Muscle's Teapac is probably a parody of the rapper Tupac
One Piece
Manga, ? vol, 1997 Me:- Author:-
see https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ShoutOut/OnePiece (under Music)
Peace Maker
Manga, 17 vol, 2007 Me:- Author:-
Several character and location names reference progressive rock bands such as King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Soul Eater
Manga, 25 vol, 2003 Me:- Author:-
Several attacks are named after bands, Smashing Pumpkin(s), Nine Inch Nails, etc.
Tekkon Kinkreet
Manga, 3 vol, 1993 Me:- Author:-
https://www.reddit.com/r/ween/comments/hyp2z3/pure_guava_references_on_tekkonkinkreet_a_manga/

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